Squished cells could shape design of synthetic materials

Squished cells could shape design of synthetic materials Madison, WI (SPX) May 06, 2016 - All living cells are basically squishy balloons full of water, proteins and DNA, surrounded by oily membranes. Those membranes stand up to significant amounts of stretching and bending, but only recently have scientists started to fully appreciate the useful organization and functions that result from all that stress. Inspired by this emerging understanding, a multidisciplinary group worki ... more

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